becomeFirstResponder works in viewDidAppear but doesn't work in viewDidLoad

Question

My Application has a modal view controller, including a search bar. When the view comes up, I want the search bar to be focused. I tried [self.searchBar becomeFirstRespond

Answer 1

Making text field/view first responder should be done after all UIViewController animations, which take place when view is loaded and presented. So the best place is viewDidAppear.